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Meet Robson Jesus From Brazil
In November 2022, we had the privilege of welcoming Robson Jesus in Socotra, a remarkable individual from Brazil. His mission? To become the first black man to set foot in every country on the planet. Yemen was his country number 75. Unfortunately, due to the political unrest in Yemen, visiting the mainland was challenging. However, this… Read more
Bringing A Drone to Socotra
Effective from October 2024, all visitors carrying a drone to Socotra will require a special permit before arrival. The permit costs $100 and is payable in cash upon arrival at the airport. Getting the permit is straightforward. Your local tour operator must file a request with the local government, and the permit will be granted… Read more
Cancellation Of Socotra Sunday Flights
Emirates Aviation Services (EAS) has announced today the cancellation of all Sunday flights to and from Socotra efficiently immediately. They ask all passengers who booked on the Sunday flight to reschedule their flight to the nearest available dates at their earliest convenience with no extra cost. All other flights secluded on Tuesday and Friday remain… Read more
Socotra Internet and Mobile Coverage
Internet access and mobile phone coverage on Socotra are limited. While there have been some improvements in internet connectivity thanks to Starlink, however, it still needs to be closer to what you might expect in other parts of the world. Mobile Coverage If you want to stay connected while travelling to Socotra, buy an Etisalat… Read more
Entry visa to Socotra Yemen
In January 2010, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Yemen announced that they will no longer be issuing visas on arrival to the country. A report released by the Ministry stated that in an effort to fight terrorism and strengthen security measures to prevent the infiltration of terrorist elements into the country, the granting of… Read more